How to Record Your Screen Online

Before you start

Use a desktop computer. Chrome or Edge give the most reliable screen capture and tab audio. Close anything you do not want in the recording, including notifications if you are capturing the full screen.

If you plan to talk, check the microphone in a quiet room. If you plan to show your face, sit with light in front of you rather than a bright window behind you.

Step 1 — Open the recorder

Go to the Screen Record app and start a new recording. Sign in with email or Google if you are asked. New accounts receive 10 credits; recordings up to five minutes do not use them.

Step 2 — Choose a tab, window or screen

Pick Screen, Window or Tab. The browser then asks you to confirm the exact display. For a website, a virtual tour or a document in the browser, a tab is usually the cleanest choice. Tick “Share audio” in the browser dialog if you want sound from that tab.

Step 3 — Add microphone and camera

Turn the microphone on and watch the level meter move as you speak. Turn the camera bubble on if you want a webcam overlay, then choose the corner and size. You can leave the camera off for a screen-only recording.

Step 4 — Record, pause and stop

A short countdown runs before capture begins. Use pause if you need to find a page or collect your thoughts. Stop from the on-screen control, or from the browser’s “Stop sharing” bar — both end the recording safely.

Step 5 — Preview, trim, share or download

After you stop, you see the duration and whether the finished length is still within the free five minutes. You can trim, save with credits if it is longer, download the raw capture, or delete the take. Saved recordings get a share link and, once processed, a downloadable video.